New Orleans police have identified a suspect in the Sunday stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Pontchartrain Park, the department said. According to a release from the New Orleans Police Department, Darnell Lyons, 18, got into a fight with the victim after trying to shock him with a stun gun in the 4500 block of Haynes Boulevard around 3 p.m.

Darnell Lyons, 18, is wanted for stabbing a teen in Pontchartrain Park on Sunday. Credit: NOPD

When his attempt to shock the teen failed, Lyons then allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest before fleeing the scene.

The identity and the condition of the victim was not released. Lyons is wanted on charges of attempted second degree murder, police said.

Police ask anyone who has information on Lyons' whereabouts to call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 877.903.7867. Tips can also be texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637); text TELLCS then the crime information. Callers or texters do not have to give their names or testify and can earn a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an indictment.